50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Big Five
A once in a lifetime experience!! Me and my best friend had been dreaming about this for such a long time and our dreams truly came true, was the perfect weekend getaway to add to our trip. From the smooth organisation to the perfect safari. Our guide Joel was incredible- making us smile from ear to ear the whole time and ensuring we missed absolutely nothing. We managed to see the big five within a matter of hours of each other simply driving to our accommodation! We always stopped to get the best pictures possible and even was reversing up the road if we had past things. We added a hot air balloon experience to our trip and although I was feeling extremely nervous. I had nothing to fear the pilot and his team just made everything feel at ease and they finished it off with a delicious breakfast with giraffes literally roaming past us. To sum up this trip all I can say is if I could re live these moments again and again forever I would. Nothing will ever compare
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing
Destiny Explorer was a real discovery: despite having a small misunderstanding when it came to managing the Spanish guide, the problem was quickly resolved and we were able to count on a fabulous and experienced driver and a young and enthusiastic translator who knew the terrain. With these premises, each day of the Safari was a true adventure, especially in the Serengeti, where we were from sunrise to sunset discovering every corner of this natural wonder. Wonderful and incredible experience, unforgettable for all those who love animals in their natural habitat.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a life memory...
We searched at Google on May 2025 for safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater for August 2025 and we random found Simbaland Magic tours...From the first contact through WhatsApp we impressed of the kindness and professionalism of miss Miriam. She organized everything till last detail in order everything to be perfect. We spend 2 days at Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater with our driver Samuel. He was beyond and above and due to his experience 2 times the lions passed exactly in front of our jeep when same time the other jeeps drivers were searching for them with binoculars. Needles to say that we saw all big five and more from very close distance, which made that a life memory. In addition our stay at Suricata which was arranged by miss Miriam was above of our expectations. Thank you for everything and we appreciated your best efforts for our 2 days safari...
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smooth communication and qualitative tour
I am usually sceptical of organised tours, but I must say this one was really great in all aspects! The communication with cuckoo safari was very smooth, the operator (Tatenda) answered very quickly and was even available on WhatsApp if we had any questions during our stay. The overall planning was great and allowed to see a lot of amazing things while also having some time to relax (although it could be a bit harder for people with young children or elderlies as there are a lot of early mornings so it can be a bit tiring, but worth it I think). We always were only the three of us in all the safaris we did so it felt very private and exclusive. Everyone was extremely nice and punctual, and the accommodations were all very good as well. I highly recommend this company!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Serengeti Smiles offers expert-guided, personalized safaris with top service and unforgettable views
Serengeti Smiles is a fantastic tour operator that creates personalized, unforgettable safari experiences with expert guides, great service, and beautiful accommodations. They take care of every detail, so you can relax and enjoy the wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unique moments. Their team is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about making your trip special. Whether it’s seeing leopards, cheetahs, spotting lions, or watching a sunset on the savannah, everything is well-planned and tailored just for you. If you’re dreaming of a safari in Tanzania, Serengeti Smiles is the perfect choice for an amazing and stress-free adventure!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Punctual, well rounded, taking care of their guests, very good and responsible company. I would choose them again.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Driver for safari
The Best Driver for safari. We went to Masai Mara and we have the best driver for one safari
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They put customer's benefits as their top priority
recently completed an 8-day Kenya safari tour that included visits to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Parks. The experience was truly unforgettable, offering a fantastic mix of wildlife and landscapes.
The tour was well-priced. Accommodations were reasonably comfortable throughout the trip.
One of the standout aspects of the tour was the excellent customer service. Any concerns or issues we raised with the tour agency were addressed promptly and efficiently.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
African Big Cats was an excellent experience - from planning our custom itinerary to booking the trip from the US, communication was fantastic. ABCS was thorough, friendly, and responsive. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, our guide Festo was amazing. He was super friendly and humble, extremely accommodating, very very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and cultural experiences we saw and had, and shared a lot of his personal story with us which allowed us to learn a great deal about what life in Tanzania must be like. The safari itself was top notch. Every day, every park, every experience, exceeded our expectations. We saw multiples of all the big five - Festo always seemed to know where to go to find the animals. We even saw a couple animals that he had never seen in his 10 years as a guide. We saw mamas and babies, mating pairs, tons of birds, and had some close encounters with lions, leopards, and lots of elephants. All in all we encountered more than 90 species in 10 days.
Festo cleaned the Land Cruiser every day and kept it well stocked with water, soda, and beer. Throughout our itinerary, Festo was a great communicator and let us set the agenda and make decisions, but gave excellent guidance and recommendations as well. We were out early all but one day and because of this saw some things that others might not have seen who started their days later. The number one highlight for us was to witness a crossing of the Great Migration at the Mara River. A couple thousand wildebeest swimming across the dangerous river and mounting the bank right in front of us and stampeding past the line of Landcruisers - truly a spectacle to behold. And we only got to see it because of the recommendation, expertise, and patience of our guide.
The accommodations were all top tier- clean comfortable friendly and great foods - our favorites were the remote camps which we spent 5 nights in 3 camps. Intimate Camp Zebra was a truly great experience. Kanbi Yo Tembo was another great lodging with unbelievable friendly hosts, great food, and unreal views.
We travel alot as a family and thanks to the team at African Big Cats this was absolutely one of the best experiences of our lives. Highly recommended.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great tour- good value for money
The tour is great and covers interesting places. It is well organised. Silence and Oscar were very helpful and available for any questions we had. We also booked few extra activities before and during our stay, which was easily organised. Our driver Francis was polite and friendly. We were on a budget tour and we liked the campsites at Victoria falls, Elephants Sands and Okavango delta basic bush camp. The opportunity for improvements would be to choose nicer camp near Chobe.
During safari in Chobe se saw a lot of animals, highlight was elephants crossing the river. Safari in Okavango delta was special, far away from civilisations, the campsite was very nice and the cooks prepared delicious food. Walking safari is also special experience. We think this tour provides excellent value for money for visiting Victoria falls, Chobe and Okavango delta.